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Adult liver transplantation for the Advanced Clinical Practitioner - an overview
(Mark Allen, 2022)Liver transplantation (LT) is a major surgical undertaking, but, in a carefully selected population provides excellent outcomes in terms of prolongation of life and improvements in quality of life. This article outlines ... -
A case study of a whole system approach to improvement in an acute hospital setting
(MDPI, 2022-01-22)Changes in healthcare tend to be project-based with whole system change, which acknowledges the interconnectedness of socio-technical factors, not the norm. This paper attempts to address the question of whole system change ... -
Examining the theoretical relationship between constructs in the person-centred practice framework: A structural equation model
(MDPI, 2021-12-13)Research relating to person-centred practice continues to expand and currently there is a dearth of statistical evidence that tests the validity of an accepted model for person-centred practice. The Person-centred Practice ... -
Redesigning the process for scheduling elective orthopaedic surgery: A combined Lean Six Sigma and person-centred approach
(MDPI, 2021-11-13)The Health Service Executive Ireland model of care for elective surgery supports the delivery of elective surgical care in achieving both process and clinical outcomes. This project was conducted in the Orthopaedic Department. ... -
Operation note transformation: The application of Lean Six Sigma to improve the process of documenting the operation note in a private hospital setting
(MDPI, 2021-11-21)Clinical documentation is a key safety and quality risk, particularly at transitions of care where there is a higher risk of information being miscommunicated or lost. A surgical operation note (ON) is an essential medicolegal ...
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